GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
1,473 km
915 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,473 km
915 mi / 795 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baku
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

GNJ IST
Airport Name Ganja Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GNJ IST
ICAO Code UBBG LTFM
City Ganja Istanbul
Country Azerbaijan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Baku Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,086 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 41.280000, 28.750000

Ganja (GNJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,473 kilometers (915 miles / 795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Azerbaijan with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Ganja, it's 20:25 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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